Riku Rantala tells Ilta-Sanom about the reasons why he is no longer seen in the Hengaillaan program.
Riku Rantala tells Ilta-Sanom that there is no drama associated with his departure from the Hengaillaan program. Miia Sirén
Riku Rantala action Let’s hang out– as the second host of the program for two seasons. In the upcoming season, a retired news anchor will be seen in his place Matti Rönkäand continues as the second judge Jenni Poikelus.
Rantala tells Ilta-Sanom that he made the decision himself, and there is no drama involved in his departure. According to the host, the reason is the rush.
– I sadly had to leave the program, but I am happy and proud that I have been able to participate in the first two seasons, he assures the magazine.
Rantala also has a positive attitude towards Rönka, who will replace him.
– Fortunately, a new judge was found, and I believe that a really good one was found. Matti will certainly handle the duties of a judge very well, he states.
In the upcoming Hengaillaan season, the new judge Matti Rönkä will be seen alongside Jenni Poikelus. Matti Matikainen
Some Finns were not as optimistic about Röngä’s return to TV. For example, some Facebook users wondered why Rönkä couldn’t wait to stay retired.
– He was good and credible as a news anchor. However, Rönkä could continue his work as a writer as a retired man and give new faces space on the screen, one thought.
– I am shocked. When do young people get to work? This is age discrimination against young people, another wrote.
Let’s hang outprogram has already been the subject of fierce criticism since 2023. For example, in the first season, the contestants did not please the viewers, and some were afraid if the program could work in Finland.
Hengaia is the Finnish equivalent of the Swedish one On tracks –favorite quiz.
The program will be seen on 11.1. starting on Yle TV1 and Yle Areena. See all programs on Telkku.com.